Overview
The New College Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to:
- encourage enrollment at New College Institute (NCI),
- increase the college attendance rate in the community, and
- help make college affordable.
The Foundation offers scholarships to assist students in advancing their education and improving career readiness.
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Types of Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded each year based on the Foundation’s spending policy, the availability of funds, and the merit of the applications. Funds are available to students enrolled in NCI affiliated programs leading to a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, endorsement or graduate certificate.
Academic Programs
Areas of study for scholarship assistance at the New College Institute include Elementary Education, Social Work, Educational Leadership, Reading Specialist, Leadership Studies, Library Media, and others. Contact www.newcollegeinstitute.org or 276-403-5611 for details on program offerings.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet at minimum the following criteria:
- Enrolled in or admitted to a New College Institute affiliated program leading toward a bachelor’s, master’s, endorsement, or graduate certificate program
- May attend part-time or full-time
- Enrolled for the duration of the scholarship period
- Other criteria as established by scholarship donors
Applicants are encouraged to apply for state and federal assistance by completing the FAFSA application. Contact Sammy Redd, Coordinator of Student Services at 276-403-5611 for assistance.
How to Apply
Scholarship applicants must complete an application available online at www.ncfmhc.org and www.newcollegeinstitute.org. Paper copies are available at the offices of New College Foundation, New College Institute, area community colleges and high schools; however applications must be typed.
Only one application is necessary to be considered for all available scholarships. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria for each fund.
Applications must be typed. Incomplete or handwritten applications will not be considered. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2019. Submissions must be mailed or delivered to the Foundation office only. Award recipients are notified within a month after the application deadline.
The application must include official copies of transcripts from the most recently attended college, two letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives who are familiar with the applicant’s qualities and character, and one community service verification form signed by the organization's representative.
Applications are evaluated by the New College Foundation Selection Committee on the basis of academic and work history, community service, career goals, and leadership attributes. In addition, other criteria may be set by scholarship donors for specific awards.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds are paid directly to the university partner. Scholarship funds must be used within the academic year for which they are awarded. Extensions or deferments are not permitted.
Available Endowed Scholarships
Phillip and Paula Burnette Scholarship
Worth Harris Carter, Jr. and Katherine Carter Scholarship
The Dorsey Family Scholarship
Wilbur S. and Lillie T. Doyle Memorial Scholarship
Benjamin R. Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Jett and Irving Groves Scholarship
Antoinette Haskell Scholarship
V. Wendell Hylton, ED. D. and Ernestine Dodson Hodge Scholarship
Julius Hermes Memorial Scholarship
Lacy Foundation Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Bashley H. Lee Scholarship
New College Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Rotary Club of Henry County, Virginia Scholarship
Patrick Henry Community College Scholar Award
Patricia A. Featherstun Altrusa Memorial Scholarship